EP.47 System Down: The Pharmacy Under Siege

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Hospital Pharmacy Operations

What is the primary clinical risk of potassium chloride when administered intravenously in excess?

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a) Respiratory depression

b) Cardiac arrhythmias

c) Renal failure

d) Neurotoxicity

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What ECG change is most indicative of hyperkalemia?

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a) Shortened PR interval

b) Flattened T waves

c) Peaked T waves

d) ST-segment depression

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Which medication could exacerbate hyperkalemia when administered alongside potassium chloride?

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a) Furosemide

b) Losartan

c) Atorvastatin

d) Hydrochlorothiazide

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Which strategy is most effective for preventing unauthorized access to high-alert medications like potassium chloride?

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a) Limiting physical access to supply rooms

b) Increased staffing levels in pharmacies

c) Mandating written inventory logs

d) Reducing staff use of automated systems

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What immediate treatment is indicated for potassium chloride overdose with signs of cardiac toxicity?

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a) Naloxone administration

b) Calcium gluconate infusion

c) Sodium bicarbonate bolus

d) Furosemide injection

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Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the diversion of controlled substances in hospitals?

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a) Manual override options

b) Lack of automated alerts

c) Regular inventory audits

d) Poor staff training

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What is the primary role of pharmacists in managing high-alert medications?

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a) Administering medications directly

b) Conducting patient education sessions

c) Monitoring storage and safety protocols

d) Supervising inventory audits

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Which of the following is a known antagonist to potassium-induced cardiac arrhythmias?

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a) Calcium chloride

b) Magnesium sulfate

c) Lidocaine

d) Amiodarone

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What is the key principle of the "tall man lettering" strategy?

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a) Highlight high-risk patients.

b) Distinguish look-alike, sound-alike drugs.

c) Identify critical-dose medications.

d) Ensure proper refrigeration.

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Which scenario best describes a sentinel event?

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a) A routine medication refill error.

b) A patient receiving potassium chloride via IV without monitoring.

c) A patient requiring an extended hospital stay.

d) Misfiled records in a pharmacy database.

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What best describes the pharmacological action of potassium chloride in the cardiac system?

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a) Enhances cardiac output.

b) Alters resting membrane potential.

c) Inhibits atrioventricular conduction.

d) Promotes coronary vasodilation.

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Which organization provides best-practice guidelines for handling high-alert medications?

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a) FDA

b) CDC

c) ISMP

d) WHO

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What is the recommended action when a medication error is identified in real-time?

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a) Notify hospital administration immediately.

b) Correct the error and document it.

c) Continue treatment and assess later.

d) Ignore it if patient harm is not apparent.

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Which is the most likely adverse effect of untreated hyperkalemia?

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a) Hypertension

b) Myocardial infarction

c) Seizures

d) Cardiac arrest

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What is the most critical step when documenting medication discrepancies?

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a) Assigning blame to staff members.

b) Ensuring tamper-proof storage of evidence.

c) Completing reports in a timely manner.

d) Identifying systemic contributors.

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Which type of technology most effectively prevents medication errors related to dosage?

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a) Electronic health records

b) Automated dispensing cabinets

c) Barcode scanning systems

d) Smart infusion pumps

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In the case of high potassium levels, which medication can facilitate potassium excretion?

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a) Spironolactone

b) Albuterol

c) Insulin and glucose

d) Sodium bicarbonate

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Which protocol best addresses systemic vulnerabilities in hospital pharmacies?

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a) Increasing staff-to-patient ratios.

b) Implementing real-time surveillance systems.

c) Mandating manual overrides for emergencies.

d) Conducting daily team briefings.

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What is the most effective way to verify the accuracy of pharmacy inventory logs?

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a) Cross-checking with manual paper logs.

b) Using automated software audits.

c) Conducting surprise inspections.

d) Reviewing staff sign-out records manually.

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Which is the most critical safety precaution when administering IV potassium chloride?

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a) Diluting it in normal saline.

b) Using a rapid bolus injection.

c) Administering it in an unmonitored setting.

d) Storing it alongside non-electrolyte medications.

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